Atty. William Spencer McMaster

Atty. William Spencer McMaster

Mr. William Spencer McMaster is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, corporate, financial services and 2 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (854) 287-0088 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Spencer McMaster at a glance

William Spencer McMaster is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985) and South Carolina (Inactive) (1989). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Duke University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Spencer McMaster is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, corporate, financial services and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William Spencer McMaster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Spencer McMaster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Spencer McMaster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Spencer McMaster is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

William Spencer McMaster is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Spencer McMaster

Where is William Spencer McMaster's law office located?
William Spencer McMaster's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Spencer McMaster handle?
William Spencer McMaster focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William Spencer McMaster practiced law?
William Spencer McMaster has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Spencer McMaster go to law school?
William Spencer McMaster earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact William Spencer McMaster for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Spencer McMaster received?
William Spencer McMaster's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1985
A.B.
Duke University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1985
South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1989

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